From today, the Aravot.am will publish the “15 PRINCIPLES OF ARMENIA’S FUTURE” article by Ruben Vardanyan, evolutionary visionary, Co-Founder of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, UWC Dilijan, FAST, “Matena” International School of Leadership and Professional Development, and other projects. The article will be published on our website in 12 parts by presenting a separate part every day.
Below is an excerpt from the preface:
«The time has come for each of us to finally realize our responsibility not only for our own future and the future of our loved ones but also for that of our country and nation.
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When the majority of Armenians (80%, according to the surveys) quietly accept the defeat in the war and the loss of most of the lands of Artsakh, this means a loss of unity and a sense of collective responsibility. The loss of Artsakh can be just as easily followed by the loss of Syunik and then the Tavush region, etc. Disunity and indifference are the dangerous ills of our society that need to be addressed as soon as possible.
It is always difficult to bounce back from a defeat, and yet those with a strong spirit do not give up. Instead, they muster the courage to realize and admit their mistakes, man up, and work painstakingly toward avoiding the repetition of these mistakes in the future. And now, a year after the war ended, the time has come to come to terms with the fact that we can ensure peace only if we ourselves become strong, if we are united and can show this unity to the rest of the world. In no case should we put up with defeat, especially since for our neighbors, this victory is not enough, and sooner or later, they will strike again. This does not mean that I am calling for revenge—rather, it is about becoming self-sufficient since the constant expectation of help from the outside makes us vulnerable and dependent. Our security is our own business. We ourselves must create it and learn how to protect it. Then, external assistance will come and will be effective. Having become strong, we will be able to have peace on our terms and become masters of our future and worthy partners to our allies.
The main idea that I would like to convey in my work is my conviction that Armenia has every opportunity to become a strong country, and the Armenians a successful modern nation that will revive its traditional values, relying on its glorious past, while being future-oriented. To do this, we need to get out of the sleepy stupor in which we find ourselves, considering the defeat in the 44-day war as just a sad episode of the past that has nothing to do with anyone personally, realize where we are now, and take a step toward change».
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